A vena cava filter maintains a patent vena cava but prevents pulmonary emboli (PE)by trapping the emboli at the apex of the device.This procedure may be performed in the OR,radiology suite,or intensive care unit (ICU)for critical patients.Select the statement that best describes the appropriate preferred insertion approaches.

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The head is turned to the left for jugular vein insertion,or the groin is exposed for femoral vein insertion.The right femoral vein is preferred over the left,because the anatomy of the left vein often makes threading the filter more difficult.

A Vena Cava Filter Maintains a Patent Vena Cava but Prevents