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Nurse Jackie

Nurse JackieShowtime

Season 2, Episode 4

4 medical diagnoses portrayed

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Also known as: Severe allergic reaction

Respiratory arrestCardiac arrest

A child experiences severe anaphylaxis after carpet shampooing, requiring emergency intubation and resuscitation. Zoey illegally intubates the child to save his life when he stops breathing and turns blue before a doctor arrives.

Also known as: Cancer of the lymphatic system

Severe nauseaDehydration

Stage three lymphoma patient experiencing severe dehydration and intractable nausea after third round of chemotherapy. He has failed multiple anti-nausea medications including Zofran, Aloxi, Anzemet, and Decadron due to side effects. Jackie suggests medical marijuana and provides him with cannabis edibles.

Nurse Jackie — S02E04Patient: Martin Vobernick

Also known as: OCD Harm (violent obsessions)

Grace has been exhibiting OCD behaviors including getting up at night to unplug appliances to prevent house fires and fixating on fire safety videos. Jackie is waiting to see pediatric psychiatrist Dr. Bowen next month.

Nurse Jackie — S02E04Patient: Grace (Jackie's daughter)
Recurring storyline

Also known as: Broken leg bones

Patient with tibial and fibular fracture sent to the OR, mentioned briefly by O'Hara as part of the episode's background medical cases.