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.
Definition of Ambulatory. The word ambulatory is an adjective that means related to walking, or ambulation. Ambulatory is used as an adjective in several different ways in medical care situations. It can refer to a type of patient and care setting, what a patient is able to do (walk), and for equipment and procedures that can be used while walking or by outpatients.