A respiratory therapist performs a quick APGAR score during a physical exam on a neonate following delivery. The score is 5/10 at 1 minute and 6/10 at 5 minutes. What should be the next course of action?

A) nothing - this is a normal score
B) intubationC) immediate clinical intervention
D) proceeding with the physical exam

C

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