A patient with asthma is prescribed a mast cell stabilizer for long term management. The nurse is teaching the patient about this medication. Which statement by the patient indicates a correct understanding of the expected pharmacological action of mast cell stabilizers?

Mast cell stabilizers work by preventing the release of histamine and other inflammatory mediators from mast cells, which reduces airway inflammation and bronchoconstriction.

Mast cell stabilizers function by directly blocking the effects of histamine already released from mast cells to alleviate symptoms

Mast cell stabilizers work by enhancing the degranulation process of mast cells, leading to increased histamine release and airway constriction.

Mast cell stabilizers work by promoting the degranulation of mast cells, facilitating the release of inflammatory mediators to improve airway function.