A nurse is providing training for parents of a child diagnosed with a disruptive behavior disorder involving the use of "time out." When describing how to implement this, which step would the nurse identify as the first step?

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When implementing "time out," the first step is to label the behavior that the child is expected to perform, or cease performing. Then the child is informed that if he or she does not perform the expected behavior or stop the unacceptable behavior, time out will be given. If the child does not heed the warning, then he or she is told to take the time out, sitting in a designated chair away from general activity but within view.

A Nurse Is Providing Training for Parents of a Child