NCLEX PN Practice Tests Practice Question

The nurse is attending a workshop about caring for persons infected with hepatitis. Which characteristic is most appropriate when defining the incidence rate of hepatitis?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The number of persons in a population who develop hepatitis B during a specific period of time. This is the correct definition of incidence of the disease.

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