The nurse suspects that a patient has been physically abused, but the woman refuses to report the abuse to the police. Which statement by the patient suggests to the nurse that the relationship might be in the "honeymoon stage"?
1. "My boyfriend says he will never hurt me again.".
2. "My boyfriend only drinks alcohol on the weekends.".
3. "My boyfriend yells less than he used to.".
4. "My boyfriend has frequent bouts of insomnia.".
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Rationale 1: This is an example of a statement made during the honeymoon phase of the cycle of violence.
Rationale 2: Some abused women blame their abuser's behavior on certain behaviors, like drinking.
Rationale 3: The yelling takes place in the tension-building phase, and can be accompanied by physical abuse.
Rationale 4: Insomia is not part of the cycle of violence.
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