This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pediatrics
Calculate the silverman score for a neonate with paradoxical breathing, mild lower chest retraction, marked xiphoid retraction, minimal nasal flare and expiratory grunt audible without stethoscope 
Select and explain. 
A. 6, B. 7, C. 8, D. 9
C: 8
Answer: C: 8 
Explanation: Score for Paradoxical breathing
2


Mild lower chest retraction
1


Marked xiphoid retraction
2


Minimal nasal flare
1


Expiratory grunt audible without stethoscope
2


Total score
8