The nurse is providing care for a patient who is 1 day postpartum and exhibiting symptoms of postpartum psychosis. Which medical management does the nurse expect for this patient?

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Postpartum psychosis is a serious condition that requires immediate hospitalization in a psychiatric unit for the safety of the mother and her newborn. Prescriptions for antidepressant/antipsychotic drugs and prescribed neonate visits may be included in the medical management. Discharge to home with 24-hour observation in place is not sufficient for the level of care needed for postpartum psychosis.

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