Which assessment finding best indicates that the newborn is significantly distressed?
A) Loud crying
B) Respiratory rate of 50 breaths per minute
C) Apgar score of 8
D) Heart rate of 92 beats per minute
D) Heart rate of 92 beats per minute
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