The Apgar scale is used at one minute and five minutes after birth to _____.
A) evaluate the newborn's sensory abilities
B) evaluate the health of the new mother
C) help the mother recover from childbirth
D) evaluate the health of the newborn

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The Apgar scale is a scoring system used to evaluate the health of a newborn immediately after birth (at one minute) and again five minutes later. It assesses five factors: heart rate, respiratory effort, muscle tone, reflex irritability, and skin color. The score can range from 0-10, with 10 indicating the best possible health outcome for the baby.

The Apgar Scale Is Used at One Minute and Five