A pediatrician orders an intraosseous infusion for a 4-year-old child. A nurse obtains informed consent from the child's parents after verifying that they understand the potential for which complications?

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Intraosseous infusion can lead to cellulitis (A) due to infection at the insertion site, osteomyelitis (C) as a deeper bone infection, and damage to the epiphyseal plate (D) which can affect bone growth in children. Air embolus (B) is not a common complication of intraosseous infusion.

A Pediatrician Orders an Intraosseous Infusion for a 4-Year-Old Child