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Nurse Jackie

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Season 1, Episode 5

3 medical diagnoses portrayed

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Strokemajor

Also known as: Brain attack

AphasiaHemiparesis

Mr. Dzubenko presents with classic stroke symptoms including inability to speak, facial asymmetry, and arm weakness. Jackie performs a stroke assessment and the family struggles with communication difficulties. The patient is awaiting MRI.

Nurse Jackie — S01E05Patient: Alex Dzubenko

Also known as: Lupus

Severe joint pain

A mother with lupus is brought to the ER by her 10-year-old daughter who serves as her primary caregiver. The patient has poor insurance and experiences severe arm pain requiring narcotic pain management at home.

Nurse Jackie — S01E05Patient: Stephanie's mother

Also known as: Anxiety disorder

Jackie's daughter Grace continues to exhibit signs of anxiety disorder mentioned in the 'Previously on' segment, including drawing pictures without color or sun. She has an emotional meltdown over a broken pencil, demonstrating ongoing struggles with anxiety.

Nurse Jackie — S01E05Patient: Grace Peyton
Recurring storyline