A client at 25 weeks' gestation has experienced a fetal demise.What medication is most likely to be used first to induce labor in this client?

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Dinoprostone (Cervidil) is the most commonly used medication for induction of labor in cases of fetal demise. It is a prostaglandin E2 analogue that helps to ripen the cervix and stimulate uterine contractions. Methylergonovine (Ergotrate) is not used for induction of labor as it is a uterotonic agent used for postpartum hemorrhage. Parenteral oxytocin (Pitocin) may be used in conjunction with Dinoprostone after the cervix has ripened. Carboprost (Hemabate) is also used for postpartum hemorrhage and not for induction of labor.

A Client at 25 Weeks' Gestation Has Experienced a Fetal