What is a nurse’s primary critical observation when performing an assessment for determining an Apgar score?
ExplanationA. The heart rate is vital for life and is the most critical observation in Apgar scoring.
B. Respiratory effort rather than rate is included in the Apgar score; the rate is very erratic.
C. This may or may not be present at this time and is not a part of Apgar scoring.
D. This is not a part of Apgar scoring but should be assessed later.
