The medical team has proposed a new therapy for a patient who is terminally ill. The nurse should ensure that the patient and family understand which aspects of the therapy before they make a decision about its implementation?. Select all that apply.

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The patient and family should understand the goals of the treatment, the likelihood that the goals of therapy will be met, the treatment burden, and predicted quality of life after the treatment in order to make an informed decision about its implementation. Implications for the health care community may also be discussed but are not essential for the patient and family's decision-making process.

The Medical Team Has Proposed a New Therapy for a Patient