When a resident is coughing excessively and droplets may reach your clothing, you must wear:

While gloves and a gown are appropriate for contact protection, goggles are not required in this scenario since the primary concern is droplet transmission rather than splashes or sprays. Goggles do not effectively guard against inhalation of infectious droplets, which makes this option insufficient for the situation.

This option includes a mask, which is crucial for droplet protection, and gloves for contact safety. However, it lacks a gown, which is necessary to protect clothing from potential contamination. Thus, while it covers some essential aspects, it does not provide comprehensive protection against droplet exposure.

Although this choice includes a gown and gloves, it is missing a mask, which is critical in protecting against airborne droplets from coughing. Footwear is not specifically indicated for droplet transmission situations, making this option inadequate for the described scenario.