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A 30-year-old woman 6 days after delivery has not slept, says the baby is possessed, and tries to leave the nursery to protect the infant from imaginary attackers. She has a history of bipolar I disorder. What is the next step?

Schedule outpatient psychotherapy within 1 week Reassure her that intrusive thoughts are common after delivery Hospitalize her urgently and start treatment for postpartum psychosis Start buspirone and discharge with family supervision

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Hospitalize her urgently and start treatment for postpartum psychosis

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