A complication in pregnancy in which swelling of the hands and feet is accompanied by a rise in blood pressure is known as:
A) teratogen.
B) posteclampsia.
C) toxemia.
D) toxic shock syndrome.

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Toxemia, also known as preeclampsia, is a condition in pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure and often a significant amount of protein in the urine. The swelling of the hands and feet is a common symptom, distinguishing it from the other options listed.

A Complication in Pregnancy in Which Swelling of the Hands