You are assisting a patient with bedside hygiene and notice they have visible blood on their skin. What type of PPE should you wear at minimum?

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Gloves and a gown. Blood exposure requires gloves and a gown at minimum under standard precautions. Gloves alone do not provide adequate protection for potential splashing. Face shield and goggles are added only if splashing is likely. Full PPE listed in choice D is excessive for this scenario.