A 50-year-old male with a 30-year history of smoking was diagnosed with bronchogenic cancer. He developed edema and venous distension in the upper extremities and face. Which of the following diagnosis will the nurse observe on the chart?

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The symptoms of edema and venous distension in the upper extremities and face are indicative of Superior Vena Cava Syndrome (SVCS), which is often associated with bronchogenic cancer due to obstruction of the superior vena cava.

A 50-Year-Old Male with a 30-Year History of Smoking Was