Explain the mechanism of action of prednisolone

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You are working as a registered nurse working in a respiratory ward, you have a nursing student, Lucie working with you today. Your patient, Mr Pillay presented 4 days ago with acute asthma event. As Part of Mr Pillay's management plan, he was prescribed Prednisolone.

Question 1: Explain to Lucie the mechanism of action of Prednisolone.

Mr Pillay states that the cut on his leg, sustained prehospital, doesn't seem to be healing.

Question 2: Provide Mr Pillay an explanation of this side effect of delayed wound healing.

Lucie also noted that Mr Pillay was on another medication, Salbutamol, targeting his asthma.

Question 3: Provide an explanation to Lucie as to why Mr Pillay is prescribed Prednisolone and Salbutamol.

Mr Pillay asks what other things he needs to consider when taking Prednisolone.

Question 4: Explain to Mr Pillay what other things she should consider when taking Prednisolone.

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