The Apgar Scale is especially good at determining
A) the severity of limb deformities of the newborn.
B) the newborn's susceptibility to common postnatal complications.
C) the newborn's ability to cope with the stress of delivery.
D) the newborn's lactose tolerance.

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The Apgar Scale is designed to quickly assess a newborn's health after birth, focusing on five key areas: heart rate, respiratory effort, muscle tone, reflex response, and color. These criteria help determine the newborn's ability to cope with the stress of delivery, rather than predicting long-term health issues or specific conditions like lactose tolerance or limb deformities.

The Apgar Scale Is Especially Good at Determining