• Evidence of stability of vital signs, hydration status, bowel sounds, and electrolytes

• Response to medications, tolerance of foods, and ability to eat and select a well-balanced diet

• Location, intensity, frequency of pain, and factors that relieve pain

• Number of diarrheal episodes and stool characteristics

• Description of discharge and follow-up instructions given to the patient

• Presence of complications: Hemorrhage, bowel strictures, bowel perforation, infection

• Patient participation in care of stoma and periostomal skin