Nurses Season 1 Episode 2 Undisclosed Conditions

In the second episode of Nurses season 1, titled "Undisclosed Conditions", the audience is introduced to a new set of patients and their medical histories. The episode focuses mainly on two main patients - one being a young college student, and the other being a woman who is a victim of domestic abuse.

The college student, named Rachel, visits St. Mary's Hospital after passing out during a lecture. Upon her arrival, the nurses and doctors quickly realize that Rachel is suffering from more than just exhaustion. They discover that Rachel has several undisclosed conditions, including a heart defect, which have gone unchecked and therefore untreated for years. As the team at St. Mary's work to keep Rachel stable, they also work to uncover her medical history and try to figure out why her conditions have remained a mystery for so long.

Meanwhile, nurse Grace is assigned to an abuse victim named Marjorie. Marjorie comes into the hospital after suffering severe injuries at the hands of her husband. Although she is physically stable, Marjorie is emotionally fragile, scared, and unsure of what to do next. Through interactions and conversations with Grace, Marjorie starts to open up and reveals the emotional and psychological abuse that she has endured. Grace is conflicted about how best to help Marjorie and tries to provide guidance and support as she navigates the difficult decision of whether to leave her husband or stay.

Throughout the episode, the nurses navigate their patients' complex medical histories and work to provide the best care possible. The episode also touches on themes of patient confidentiality and consent as Rachel's medical history comes to light.

As the episode comes to a close, the medical team at St. Mary's Hospital successfully treat both Rachel and Marjorie, but the emotional impact of their cases lingers. The audience is left to consider the complexities of healthcare and the importance of treating the whole person, not just their physical ailments.