The nurse caring for a patient diagnosed with lung cancer determines that the patient might be experiencing superior vena cava syndrome. What did the nurse assess to make this clinical decision?

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Superior vena cava syndrome is characterized by compression or obstruction of the superior vena cava, which can lead to swelling of the face and neck. Urine output and calcium levels are not related to this condition. Flat jugular veins may be a normal finding in some patients or may indicate hypovolemia, and are not specific to superior vena cava syndrome.

The Nurse Caring for a Patient Diagnosed with Lung Cancer