An 8-year-old with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is jumping off the bed onto a chair. Which should be the nurse's first step?

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If the child is engaged in a potentially dangerous activity, the first step is to stop the behavior. Attempting to talk to or reason with a child engaged in a dangerous activity is unlikely to succeed because his or her ability to pay attention and to listen is limited.

An 8-Year-Old with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Is Jumping Off