A 2-year-old child comes to the emergency department with dehydration and hypovolemic shock. Which of the following best explains why an intraosseous infusion is started?
A) It is less painful for small children.
B) Rapid venous access is not possible.
C) Antibiotics must be started immediately.
D) Long-term central venous access is not possible.
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