At 1 min after birth, a newborn infant exhibits the following: heart rate of 65/min, a slow and irregular respiratory rate, some muscle flexion, a grimace when nasally suctioned, and a pink body with blue extremities. What is the infant's 1-min Apgar score?

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The Apgar score is an objective scoring system used to rapidly evaluate the newborn, as given in Table 53-2.

At 1 Min After Birth, a Newborn Infant Exhibits the Following