The advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is conducting the Initial assessment on a newborn delivered just minutes ago. The Apgar score was part of the assessment and is performed:

at least twice, 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth.

at least twice, 5 minutes and 10 minutes after birth.

every 15 minutes during the newborn's first hour of life.

immediately after birth and upon arrival in the nursery.