[She tries. She seems to brighten up just a little bit when he thanks her, glad that her knowledge helped someone.]

S-sorry...medical humor tends to be a little dreary. But it's better to laugh in the face of death when you work in the field, I think. And I think other nurses and doctors probably feel the same way, seeing as it's a common theme in jokes and stories. I-I can try and think of a less depressing joke if you'd prefer...