A nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a child who has a fracture of an epiphyseal plate. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

Rationale: A. "The blood supply to the bone is disrupted.": While some fractures can disrupt blood supply, epiphyseal plate fractures primarily threaten the growth plate itself, and vascular disruption is not the main concern with these injuries. B. "The younger the child, the longer the healing process will take.": Younger children generally heal faster due to better bone remodeling capacity and more active growth plates, so healing time tends to be shorter, not longer. C. "Bone marrow can be lost through the fracture.": Bone marrow loss is uncommon in epiphyseal plate fractures and is more relevant in open fractures or those involving severe bone trauma. D. "Normal bone growth can be affected.": Damage to the epiphyseal (growth) plate can impair normal bone growth, potentially leading to limb length discrepancies or angular deformities, making this a crucial point for parents to understand.