A patient demonstrates signs of elevated pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR). For which health problem should the nurse assess this patient? Select all that apply.

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1. The right ventricular resistance is the pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR). Elevations in PVR occur with hypoxia.
2. Elevations in systemic vascular resistance (SVR) occur in aortic stenosis.
3. The right ventricular resistance is the pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR). Elevations in PVR occur with pulmonary stenosis.
4. The right ventricular resistance is the pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR). Elevations in PVR occur with a pulmonary embolism.
5. The right ventricular resistance is the pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR). Elevations in PVR occur with pulmonary hypertension.

A Patient Demonstrates Signs of Elevated Pulmonary Vascular Resistance (PVR)