The cervix of a laboring client is not adequately ripening to support the pending delivery of the fetus.Which medications should the nurse prepare to administer to this client?
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Dinoprostone (Cervidil) and Misoprostol (Cytotec) are both prostaglandin medications that are used to ripen the cervix and promote cervical dilation. Methylergonovine (Methergine) is a medication used to prevent postpartum hemorrhage by causing contractions, but it is not used to ripen the cervix. Oxytocin (Pitocin) is a medication used to induce or augment labor by causing strong uterine contractions, but it is not used primarily to ripen the cervix. Medroxyprogesterone (Provera) is a hormone medication that is not used for cervical ripening.

The Cervix of a Laboring Client Is Not Adequately Ripening