The nursing instructor is demonstrating a newborn assessment using the Ballard gestational assessment tool. Which assessment should be performed after the first hour of birth?

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The arm recoil assessment is typically performed after the first hour of birth as it can accurately determine neuromuscular maturity. The other options listed are assessments that are typically performed immediately after birth to determine gestational age.

The Nursing Instructor Is Demonstrating a Newborn Assessment Using the Ballard