Posted: December 27th, 2017

An infant’s Apgar score is 9 at five minutes. The nurse is aware that the most likely cause for the deduction of one point is:

An infant’s Apgar score is 9 at five minutes. The nurse is aware
that the most likely cause for the deduction of one point is:
❍ A. The baby is hypothermic.
❍ B. The baby is experiencing bradycardia.
❍ C. The baby’s hands and feet are blue.
❍ D. The baby is lethargic.