Also known as: Type 1 diabetes
Patient Anna presents with poorly regulated blood sugar levels. Jackie (distracted and impaired) makes a critical medication error by administering 800 units of insulin instead of 8 units, causing severe hypoglycemia requiring emergency glucose administration. This error becomes a pivotal moment highlighting Jackie's deteriorating competence.
Also known as: Bruised heart
Former nun Helen (revealed to be Nancy Wood, who stole Carrie's DEA number) returns after stepping in front of a cab in a suicide attempt. She sustains chest wall bruising and cardiac contusion. Despite multiple lacerations and the heart injury, she survives initially but dies by episode's end, surrounded by the female ER staff.
Also known as: Suicide attempt
Helen deliberately steps in front of a cab in a suicide attempt, stating she doesn't want to live and hopes her injuries are severe. She expresses relief when told she has a cardiac contusion and is unlikely to survive. She eventually dies from her injuries.
Also known as: Cuts
Helen sustains multiple lacerations to her forehead and extremities from being hit by a cab after stepping in front of it intentionally.
Also known as: Heroin addiction
Jackie's ongoing addiction continues to drive the episode's plot. Her impairment leads to a critical medication error (800 units vs 8 units of insulin), and the episode ends with Zoey approaching Akalitus to report concerns about Jackie's competence and behavior.