VRE
Structured condition card with NCLEX priority cues and nursing action focus.
Infectious Diseasemedium priorityneeds review
VRE
Also testable as: Vancomycin-resistant enterococci
Etiology / Pathophysiology
- Enterococcus resistant to vancomycin, often healthcare-associated.
- Can colonize gut/skin and cause UTI, wound, or bloodstream infection.
Medications
| Class | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Antibiotics by class | Therapy depends on susceptibility. |
Nursing actions
- Use contact precautions as indicated.
- Clean equipment and surfaces carefully.
- Monitor infection signs and avoid unnecessary antibiotics.
Complications
- Transmission
- UTI
- Wound infection
- Sepsis
NCLEX cues
- Resistant organism plus contact precautions.
- Gown and gloves before room entry per policy.
Memory hooks
- VRE rides on contact.
Labs / Diagnostics
- Trend assessment findings and ordered diagnostics; verify exact values with school source material.
Review notes
- Session-derived study seed. Verify against school materials, ATI/NCLEX review sources, current orders, and facility policy before relying on details.