Select the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) that will be applied prior to entering the room of a patient with influenza.
A. gloves
B. mask
C. gown
D. goggles
E. respirator

Influenza is a virus that requires droplet precautions. The PPE used in droplet precautions includes donning gloves, mask, and gown. Respirators are used with airborne precautions such as tuberculosis and varicella. Goggles are used in the event of concern for splashes of bodily fluids or chemicals and not necessary for droplet precautions.