The nurse outlines the phases of the sexual response.Arrange the phases in order of occurrence.Put a comma and space between each answer choice (a,b,c,d,etc.)

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The phases of the sexual response in order are:

1) Excitement phase - characterized by increased blood flow to the genitals, resulting in nipple erection (A) and skin flushing (E). 
2) Plateau phase - characterized by sustained sexual arousal and peak sexual pleasure, during which engorgement of genital tissues (C) occurs. 
3) Orgasm phase - characterized by the release of sexual tension and the occurrence of involuntary muscle spasms (B). 
4) Resolution phase - characterized by a return to pre-arousal levels, during which heart rate slows (D) and engorgement of the genitals resolves (C).

The Nurse Outlines the Phases of the Sexual Response