13th July 2026

Mrs Pendleton, a 49-year-old woman with cirrhosis due to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), has resistant hypertension.

Mrs Pendleton, a 49-year-old woman with cirrhosis due to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), has resistant hypertension. You consider initiating furosemide therapy for blood pressure control. What precaution should be taken when prescribing furosemide in the context of cirrhosis?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.