A nurse is caring for a patient with cirrhosis secondary to heavy alcohol use. The nurse's most recent assessment reveals subtle changes in the patient's cognition and behavior. What is the nurse's most appropriate response?

Ensure that the patient's sodium intake does not exceed recommended levels.

Implement interventions aimed at ensuring a calm and therapeutic care environment.

Inform the primary care provider that the patient should be assessed for alcoholic hepatitis.

Report this finding to the primary care provider due to the possibility of hepatic encephalopathy.