A patient with lung cancer is experiencing neck edema and shortness of breath.What actions can the nurse take to help relieve this patient's symptoms? (Select all that apply.)

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B.C.E.The patient could be experiencing superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS),which occurs in patients with lung cancer when the tumor or enlarged lymph nodes block circulation in the vena cava.This causes edema of the head,neck,and arms.Symptoms include shortness of breath,cough,chest pain,facial redness,and swollen neck veins.Nursing interventions for the patient would include removing restrictive clothing,avoiding using the arms for venipunctures,and elevating the head of the bed to decrease feelings of dyspnea.A.Fluids do not need to be restricted for this health problem.D.An indwelling urinary catheter will not help relieve the symptoms of this health problem.

A Patient with Lung Cancer Is Experiencing Neck Edema and Shortness