She could say something like, I can be your friend but I'm sure you have other friends who are much closer to you. But we can talk while you are here. The nurse needs to make the patient feel like she is important and take time to really listen to her.
Heart Disease caused most deaths
List of Good Emotional Health:
• Healthy self-esteem
• Sense of Belonging
• Sense of Purpose
• Positive Outlook
• Self-sufficiency