The nurse monitors for which clinical manifestation in the patient diagnosed with superior vena cava syndrome?

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Superior vena cava syndrome is characterized by obstruction of the superior vena cava, leading to impaired blood flow from the head, neck, and upper extremities back to the heart. This can cause symptoms such as dyspnea (difficulty breathing) due to increased pressure in the chest and impaired venous return.

The Nurse Monitors for Which Clinical Manifestation in the Patient