A nurse in an outpatient clinic assesses a 78-year-old client who reports a sudden, severe headache, eye pain, and blurred vision. The client's intraocular pressure is significantly elevated. Which nursing action is the most appropriate?

Document the findings and instruct the client to monitor symptoms

Administer prescribed analgesics and observe for symptom improvement

Notify the provider immediately and prepare the client for emergency treatment

Reassure the client and schedule an ophthalmology consult for the next day