The context of the following conversation is Alex, the on call nurse, eased their pain with medicine.:
Alex says It's been tough taking care of all these sick patients recently..
The friend responds Are they in a lot of pain?.
Alex responds Yeah, I do my best to ease their pain with medicine..
The friend responds Does it help them?..
Alex responds Sometimes, but other times it doesn't seem to be enough..
The friend responds It is a really tough job, you're doing your best..