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Nurse Jackie

Nurse JackieShowtime

Season 7, Episode 11

6 medical diagnoses portrayed

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Also known as: GBM, terminal brain cancer

HeadacheFatigueMood swingsDisorientationVisual disturbances

Dr. Prince has stage 4 glioblastoma and experiences acute symptoms during his shift including severe headache, vision problems, disorientation, and aggression. Jackie recognizes he needs to be removed from the floor before he harms a patient.

Nurse Jackie — S07E11Patient: Dr. Bernie Prince
Recurring storyline
Ascitessupporting

Also known as: Abdominal fluid buildup

Shortness of breathHypotension

A patient from Delhi with chronic liver disease presents with ascites causing shortness of breath. Dr. Prince begins an emergency paracentesis procedure in the ER but has a migraine attack mid-procedure, requiring Jackie to complete it.

Migrainesupporting

Also known as: Migraine headache

Visual disturbancesSevere headache

Dr. Prince experiences an acute migraine attack during a procedure, with exploding head pain and vision problems, which is actually a complication of his glioblastoma.

Nurse Jackie — S07E11Patient: Dr. Bernie Prince
Recurring storyline
Cirrhosissupporting

Also known as: Liver scarring

Ascites

The underlying condition causing the Indian patient's ascites, documented in extensive medical records she brought from Delhi.

Also known as: Knee pain

A self-proclaimed superhero presents with knee and lower leg pain from repeatedly climbing buildings. He requires cortisone injection and is warned he will blow out his kneecaps if he continues his activities.

Nurse Jackie — S07E11Patient: Vigilante Jones (Alan Newton)

Also known as: Shared delusion

Patient legally changed his name to Vigilante Jones and believes he is a superhero who must protect the city. He has had previous psychiatric holds and attempts to escape the hospital to continue his 'mission.'

Nurse Jackie — S07E11Patient: Vigilante Jones (Alan Newton)