Talc (1), the softest mineral on the Mohs scale has a hardness greater than gypsum (2) in the direction that is perpendicular to the cleavage. Diamonds (10) also show a variation in hardness (the octahedral faces are harder than the cube faces).
The Ambulatory Surgery Unit (ASU) is a multifaceted unit. A preoperative (preop) nurse assesses outpatients prior to the day of surgery. This is done at the ASU preop clinic visit and again on the day of surgery. The ASU RN assures the patient meets health and nursing criteria prior to surgery.
Able to walk about and not bedridden. an ambulatory patient. ambulatory(Adjective) Performed on or involving an ambulatory patient or an outpatient. Ambulatory(adj) of or pertaining to walking; having the faculty of walking; formed or fitted for walking; as, an ambulatory animal. Ambulatory(adj)