The nurse is reviewing literature to determine the death rate due to cardiovascular disease in the United States. The nurse understands that the information he is seeking indicates:
A) morbidity.
B) mortality.
C) disability-adjusted life-years.
D) prevalence.

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Mortality refers to the death rate or the number of deaths in a particular population, which is what the nurse is seeking regarding cardiovascular disease in the United States.

The Nurse Is Reviewing Literature to Determine the Death Rate