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SVCS
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pt with lung cancer when the tumor or enlarged lymph nodes block circulation in vena cava
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SVCS signs
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edema of head and neck may lead to seizures
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SVCS
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remove rings + restrictive clothing
avoid taking bp and venipunctures in upper extremities avoid elevating the HOB to dec. feeling of dyspnea |
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SCC
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in pt with bone metastasis when bone collapse
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Hypercalcemia
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occurs when serum calcium level exceeds 11mg dL
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pericardial effuction or cardiac tamponade
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caused by direct invasion of the cancer, causing the pericardial sac to fill with fluid.
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DIC
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involves an abnormal clot formation and fibrin mechanisms of the blood = consumption of coagulation factors and platelets.
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