The doctor has just told Luka and Steve that their baby scored below 3 on the _______ given within minutes of birth.As a result,the baby will be rushed to intensive care for treatment and observation.

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The Apgar scale is a standard test given to all newborns within minutes of birth to determine their overall health and well-being. It assesses the baby’s appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, and respiration, with a score given out of 10. Scoring below 3 indicates a critical situation and the need for immediate intensive care treatment and close observation. The other options listed are not commonly used assessment tools for evaluating a newborn's overall health status.

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