While Planning Care for a Patient with Superior Vena Cava

Multiple Choice

While planning care for a patient with superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) ,which principle should the nurse remember? SVCS is a progressive _____ of the superior vena cava (SVC) that leads to venous distention of the upper extremities and head.

A) Inflammation
B) Occlusion
C) Distention
D) Sclerosis