Review Question - QID 215080

A 29-year-old gravida 1 para 1 (G1P1) woman presents to the clinic with left breast pain and lethargy for the past 2 days. She is 5 weeks postpartum from an uncomplicated vaginal delivery of a healthy baby girl. The postpartum period has been uneventful; however, over the course of 2 days, the pain was significant enough that she had difficulty feeding and noticed that she was more tired than usual. The mother's past medical history is significant for chronic hepatitis C infection which has not been treated. Her temperature is 102.5°F (39.2°C), blood pressure is 124/82 mmHg, pulse is 102/min, and respirations are 14/min. On exam, there is a firm, erythematous, tender area of induration on the outer lower quadrant of the left breast without fluctuance or skin breakdown. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?