The context of the following conversation is Bailey maintained the patient's comfort. The doctor would be in to see them soon.:
Bailey says The patient was in a lot of pain.  I had given Sarah her daily doses of painkillers, but they don't seem to be working..
The friend responds Maybe she needs something stronger..
Bailey responds The doctor was coming in to see Sarah soon.  He can revise her medications then..
The friend responds It must be hard to see the patients in pain..
Bailey responds It can be, especially when the medications aren't helping much.  They get no relief..
The friend responds I don't know how you do it..