Following laser trabeculoplasty surgery for open-angle glaucoma, the client reports acute pain deep within the eye. Which action should the nurse take?

A. Administer an antiemetic to prevent vomiting: Vomiting can increase intraocular pressure, but administering an antiemetic is not the priority when the client reports new acute deep eye pain, which may indicate a serious complication. B. Apply bilateral eye shields to reduce photosensitivity: Eye shields are helpful for protection postoperatively, but photosensitivity is not the focus here; acute deep eye pain suggests a potentially urgent problem requiring physician evaluation. C. Begin postoperative prophylactic antibiotics: Antibiotics help prevent infection but do not address the sudden onset of deep eye pain, which could indicate serious issues like increased intraocular pressure or surgical complications. D. Report the eye pain to the surgeon: Acute, deep eye pain following trabeculoplasty may signal a complication such as acute angle-closure glaucoma or hemorrhage, and immediate surgeon notification is necessary for prompt intervention.