13th July 2026

You are managing a 65-year-old male with CKD stage 4 for whom you prescribe furosemide for oedema in Same Day Emergency Care outpatient clinic (SDEC).

You are managing a 65-year-old male with CKD stage 4 for whom you prescribe furosemide for oedema in Same Day Emergency Care outpatient clinic (SDEC). According to the information provided, how frequently should you advise the GP to monitor renal function and electrolytes during diuretic therapy for this patient on his discharge paperwork?

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