Kali's Face, Hands, and Feet Began to Swell in the Second

question 86

Multiple Choice

Kali's face, hands, and feet began to swell in the second half of her pregnancy. Kali's doctor began to monitor her blood pressure. The doctor was probably concerned about

• A) toxoplasmosis.
• B) maternal diabetes.
• C) Rh incompatibility.
• D) preeclampsia.

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Definitions:

Topical

Pertaining to the surface, especially medications or treatments applied directly to a particular area of the body.

Parenteral

Administering substances into the body in a manner other than through the digestive system, such as by intravenous or intramuscular injection.

Sublingual

A method of administration for drugs by placing them under the tongue where they dissolve and are absorbed into the bloodstream.

Topical

Pertaining to the surface, especially medications or applications intended for use on the skin or outer body surfaces.