You have been called to a dilapidated residence for a 26-year-old female complaining of generalized weakness. After applying gloves, you enter the home and find the patient on a couch in minimal distress. Your assessment reveals no life threats, but you do note track marks to both hands and arms. When asked about this, she states that she is an IV drug user and has hepatitis C. Given this information, you would:

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Given the scenario, the patient's condition does not necessitate additional personal protective equipment (PPE) beyond gloves, as hepatitis C is primarily transmitted through blood-to-blood contact, and there are no indications of procedures that would expose the responder to respiratory or fluid splash risks.

You Have Been Called to a Dilapidated Residence for a 26-Year-Old