Answer all questions in complete sentences.
Following her diagnosis of epilepsy, Lia Lee (before she is in a vegetative state) is referred to you, the dietitian, for medical nutrition therapy. As outlined in the handouts on blackboard, there are two primary approaches to the dietary treatment of epilepsy: Ketogenic Diet and a Low Glycemic Index Diet.
Using an interpreter, what are at least two things that you would ask during your cultural assessment? In your answer, explain why you want to know these two things. (15 points)
During your cultural assessment and throughout your medical care of Lia, to whom would you direct your questions? Why? (5 points)
Which diet would be the most appropriate for Lia? Why? (5 points)
What are three strategies to help Lia and her family follow the diet you prescribed? For each strategy, provide an explanation of how this strategy is appropriate for Lia’s social identities (i.e. age, income level, education level, or ethnicity). (15 points)
What can you do to ensure that you provide culturally competent care to Lia (mention at least 2 things)? (10 points)
The novel illustrates the importance of cultural competency.
Why is it important that care be culturally competent? Use specific examples (at least 3) from the book to explain why cultural competence is important. (10 points)
What are two downsides to culturally competent care? Provide an example from the book for each. (10 points)
In your own words (do not provide the specific definition given in lecture or readings), what is the Campinha-Bacote Model of Cultural Competency (5 points)? Use examples from the novel to explain each of the model’s constructs. (25 points)
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