A nurse is developing an education plan for a client diagnosed with an impulse-control disorder. The nurse is planning to explain the emotional aspects associated with the behavior as part of the plan. Which aspect would the nurse describe as occurring first before the individual commits the act?

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There is an increase in tension before the individual commits the act, and excitement or gratification at the time the act is committed. The release of tension is perceived as pleasurable, but remorse and regret usually follow the act.

A Nurse Is Developing an Education Plan for a Client