Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Practice Question

The 5-minute Apgar of a baby delivered by C-section is recorded as 9. The most likely reason for this score is:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Cyanosis of the hands and feet (acrocyanosis) is common in newborns and may result in a 1-point deduction from a perfect Apgar score of 10.

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