Flashcard 4 - Health Promotion and Maintenance Flashcard Set for the NCLEX-PN Exam
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appearance (skin color), pulse, grimace (reflex irritability), activity (muscle tone), and respiration
Explanation:
The assessment of the newborn is essential to determining how the infant is adjusting to life outside of the womb. Low APGAR scores may indicate a need for further medical or emergency intervention to support the infant.
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