Question

Graphic Record​

Blood pressure 130/78 mm HgRespiratory rate 20/minHeart rate 90/min
Diagnostic Results
​Hemoglobin 12 g/dLHematocrit 34%1-hr glucose tolerance test 120 mg/dL
Progress Notes
Fundal height 30 cmGood fetal movementNot experiencing headache, dizziness, blurred vision, or vaginal bleedingFetal heart rate 110/min
A nurse in an antepartum clinic is providing care for a client who is at 26 weeks of gestation. Upon reviewing the client's medical record, which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

Answer 1

The APGAR score is a quick assessment tool used to evaluate a newborn's overall condition. A score below 7 at the 5-minute mark may indicate the need for medical assistance.

Step-by-step explanation:

The APGAR score is a quick assessment tool used to evaluate a newborn's overall condition at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth. The five criteria assessed are skin color, heart rate, reflex, muscle tone, and respiration. Each criterion is assigned a score of 0, 1, or 2, and the scores are added together to give a total score. A score below 7 at the 5-minute mark indicates that medical assistance may be needed, while a score below 5 indicates an emergency situation. Scores of 8 or above are considered normal.