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• Bowel pattern — the last bowel movement, frequency, consistency, and any change; constipation or diarrhea.
• Nausea and vomiting — frequency and character, including any blood or coffee-ground appearance.
• Appetite and early satiety (detailed intake in Nutrition), heartburn, and difficulty swallowing.
• Abdominal pain (characterized in Pain) and any blood in the stool or black stools.
• Ostomy function — output, appliance fit, and any leakage or skin irritation.