Explain the purpose and components of the Apgar score.
On completion of this chapter, the reader will be able to:
• Explain the purpose and components of the Apgar score.
• Describe how to perform a physical assessment of a newborn.
• Describe how to perform a gestational age assessment of a newborn. Nurs 693 week 3 discussion Paper.
• Compare the characteristics of the preterm, late preterm, term, and postterm neonate.
• Provide nursing care to assist the newborn to transition to extrauterine life.