The nurse is giving instructions to the family of a child who has a venous access device (VAD). This child's VAD is an external catheter. Which of the following instructions will the nurse give to the family?
a. Do not force-flush the catheter at any time, and call if any problems with flushing occur.
b. The catheter needs no special dressings or coverings.
c. The child is to avoid swimming and tub baths during the entire time the vascular access device is in place.
d. Trauma to the device is highly likely, and the child must be extremely careful in any activities.