The 57-year-old patient had a combination taser flashlight and attacked the nurse while they checked his vitals, according to Tulsa police. The nurse was not injured and did not require medical treatment, police said.
Police said the patient was taken to the detective division for questioning. Reports did not say why the man tased the nurse.
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