Assessment 3: Case analysis
Length: 2000 words +/- 10%
Weighting: 40%
The purpose of this assessment is for you to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the content in Themes 2 and 3. Using a case analysis format, you are asked to contextualise the theoretical content of these themes into cosmetic nursing practice.
Your case analysis will be based on a hypothetical client. You have been provided with two clients and must select one only. Information can be found in the appendix.
Include the following:
• provide an overview of treatment recommendations and rationale with reference to specific client factors, e.g. age, gender, psychosocial considerations, combination therapy, timeframes
• evaluate treatment options and compile a treatment plan with reference to contemporary literature.
You must also include content on a treatment complication or emergency covered in Theme 3 and apply this to the care of your client.
Include the following:
• brief description/aetiology of the emergency or complication and clinical manifestation
• potential impact on client, -nursing assessment and management.
Analyse the literature that supports or refutes your evidence-based recommendations.
Assessment criteria
In order to pass this assessment, you are required to: • This assessment will be marked against the case analysis rubric.