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A Nurse Is Performing a 5-Minute Apgar Score on a Newborn

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A nurse is performing a 5-minute Apgar score on a newborn female. Which of the following characteristics of the infant's current condition would not be reflected in the child's Apgar score?


A) The baby's heart rate is 122 beats/minute.
B) The infant displays a startle reflex when the crib is accidentally kicked.
C) The child's temperature is 35.0°C (95°F) by axilla.
D) The infant's skin is pink in color.

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