You are caring for a patient on contact precautions. Which item of PPE should you put on FIRST when entering the room?

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Gown. The correct order for donning PPE is: gown first, then mask, eye protection, and gloves last. The gown should be put on first to protect your clothing. Gloves are put on last so they can cover the wrists of the gown. Masks and eye protection go on before gloves.