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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The swelling of face, hands, and feet, along with monitoring the blood pressure, are symptoms of preeclampsia. Therefore, the doctor was probably concerned about preeclampsia. Toxoplasmosis and Rh incompatibility are not related to these symptoms, and maternal diabetes may cause other symptoms, such as excessive thirst and hunger, which are not mentioned in the scenario.

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