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

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The postoperative colon resection integrated plan of care should be followed; however,modifications should be made to meet the patient's other health needs.Therefore,portions of the hypertension and rheumatoid arthritis integrated plan of care may be added to the postoperative colon resection plan of care,or individualized nursing diagnoses and interventions may be integrated into the plan.

A Patient with a History of Hypertension and Rheumatoid Arthritis