Constipationsupporting
An elderly patient named Vivian is experiencing medication-induced constipation from multiple sedating medications prescribed to keep her calm. Jackie identifies this as a medication side effect during her home care work.
Nurse Jackie — S07E02Patient: Vivian
Opioid use disordermajor
Also known as: Heroin addiction
Job lossLicense suspensionLegal consequencesFamily separation
Jackie's ongoing recovery from opioid addiction is central to the episode. She is 16 days clean, having completed sedated detox, and is fighting to regain her nursing license through a diversion program while facing license suspension and strict monitoring.
Nurse Jackie — S07E02Patient: Jackie Peyton
Recurring storyline
Lacerationsupporting
Also known as: Cut
A patient presents with a leg laceration sustained while resisting arrest during a heroin bust. The injury requires X-rays and treatment in the ER.