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.
Techniques of Ambulatory Monitoring. Ambulatory blood-pressure monitoring was first described more than 40 years ago. 3 The currently available ambulatory monitors are fully automatic and can record blood pressure for 24 hours or longer while patients go about their normal daily activities.echniques of Ambulatory Monitoring. Ambulatory blood-pressure monitoring was first described more than 40 years ago. 3 The currently available ambulatory monitors are fully automatic and can record blood pressure for 24 hours or longer while patients go about their normal daily activities.