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?

A. Calcium level of 14.0 mg/dL
B. Hourly urine outputs 250 to 500 mL
C. Face and neck swelling
D. Flat jugular veins


Answer: C

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