A patient with a history of hypertension and rheumatoid arthritis is admitted for surgery for colon cancer. Which integrated plan of care (IPOC) would be most appropriate for the nurse to implement?
1) Hypertension
2) Rheumatoid arthritis
3) Postoperative colon resection
4) Follow all three plans
ANS: 3
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