In assessing the health of newborns, the ________ identifies high-risk infants who need resuscitation.
A) Rogers-Randall Assessment
B) Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale
C) Wechsler Infant Intelligence Scale
D) Apgar Scale

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The Apgar Scale is specifically designed to assess the health of newborns immediately after birth and identify infants who may need resuscitation. The Rogers-Randall Assessment and Wechsler Infant Intelligence Scale are not used for this purpose, and while the Brazelton Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale does assess the behavior and reflexes of newborns, it is not designed to identify infants in need of resuscitation.

In Assessing the Health of Newborns, the ________ Identifies High-Risk