A Nurse Has Determined That There Is Always a Consistent

question 21

Multiple Choice

A nurse has determined that there is always a consistent level of people in the population who experience pneumonia. Which of the following best describes the prevalence of this disease?

• A) Prevalent
• B) Endemic
• C) Epidemic
• D) Pandemic

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