The school nurse is teaching a health class about recognizing the signs of abusive relationships. The nurse describes the cycle of violence. The nurse would document effective teaching if the students identify the cycle of violence to be which of the following patterns? Select the order in which the events occur.

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The tension-building phase begins; there may be arguments, stony silence, or complaints from the husband. The tension ends in another violent episode after which the abuser once again feels regret and remorse and promises to change. This cycle continually repeats itself. Each time, the victim keeps hoping the violence will stop.

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