A newborn delivered at 38 weeks has an Apgar score of 4 at 1 minute and 6 at 5 minutes. Which risk management action is indicated at the 5-minute assessment?
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A
Transfer immediately to NICU without further Apgar scoring
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B
Continue resuscitation efforts and assign a 10-minute Apgar score
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C
Document and discharge to mother with routine monitoring
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D
Administer epinephrine if score does not reach 7 by 10 minutes