The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with secondary pulmonary hypertension. The increase in the pulmonary artery pressure has led to the client's elevated pulmonary venous pressure. Which existing condition may be identified as the cause of the client's condition?

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Collagen vascular disease can lead to secondary pulmonary hypertension by causing inflammation and scarring in the pulmonary arteries, which can increase pulmonary artery pressure and subsequently elevate pulmonary venous pressure.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Client Diagnosed with Secondary Pulmonary