Indications that a newborn has aspirated meconium include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. high Apgar score.
b. meconium in amniotic fluid.
c. newborn is not actively breathing.
d. meconium staining on skin.
A
A high Apgar score indicates that the infant is adapting well to being born. A low Apgar score indicates the infant is having difficulty without being specific about the cause. An apneic newborn with obvious signs of meconium would give a strong indication of meconium aspiration.
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