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Loxahatchee, FL - A nurse at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital in Loxahatchee sustained critical injuries following an alleged attack by a patient on Tuesday afternoon.
According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a call regarding an aggravated battery at the hospital at approximately 1:20 p.m.
Upon arrival, investigators reported that a male patient had allegedly assaulted the nurse within a third-floor patient room.
The injured nurse was subsequently transported to St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach for treatment.
Authorities have detained the alleged assailant, though his identity has not been disclosed.
Detectives are currently on-site, conducting a thorough investigation into the incident.
At this time, no additional details regarding the nurse or the suspects identities have been released to the public.