The occupational health nurse at a company has seen three different employees in 1 week who have all reported similar upper respiratory symptoms. Which rate should the nurse prioritize calculating to understand the severity of this problem and to determine whether a cluster or cohort is forming?

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The incidence rate is crucial for understanding the new occurrence of a specific condition or disease within a defined period among a specific population. Calculating the incidence rate of the upper respiratory symptoms among employees will help the nurse determine if there is a new outbreak or an increase in cases, indicating a potential cluster or cohort forming.

The Occupational Health Nurse at a Company Has Seen Three