A nurse is explaining to a patient diagnosed with cirrhosis what happens to liver cells during the progression of this disease. Which of the following best describes the changes occurring in the liver cells in cirrhosis?

Liver cells proliferate uncontrollably, causing benign tumors without loss of function.

Liver cells hypertrophy and increase bile production, improving liver function.

Liver cells undergo scarring and fibrosis, leading to loss of function and impaired regeneration.

Liver cells become necrotic acutely but regenerate fully without scarring.