Police: Nurse Strips, Attacks Palm Bay Patient

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PALM BAY, Fla. (CBSMiami/AP) — A home nurse stripped off her uniform and attacked a patient that was under her care, Palm Bay police said.

Florida Today reports the incident happened about 2 p.m. Sunday at a home after someone at the home called police to report that the nurse removed her clothing and was acting erratically.

Police say the unidentified nurse was completely nude when officers arrived.

Officers managed to convince her to be handcuffed and took her into protective custody for evaluation.

Authorities say the patient was battered, but didn't release the extent of the victim's injuries.

The investigation is ongoing.

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