Parent teaching for a child with encephalopathy should include which of the following?

Encephalopathy refers to aglobal brain dysfunctioncaused by various factors such asmetabolic imbalances, toxins, hypoxia, or infections. In many cases,no definitive causative agent is identified, and treatment focuses onsupportive care and managing underlying triggers.

“Pediatric encephalopathy is often multifactorial, and in many cases no specific causative agent is isolated. Families should be counseled accordingly.”

(Referenced from CCRN Pediatric – Direct Care: Neurological, Encephalopathy and Parental Education)