Microscopic screening of a pale,frothy stool from a patient with prolonged diarrhea is performed for fecal neutrophils,fats,and meat fibers.The fecal neutrophil examination result is negative,increased large and small orange droplets are seen in the fat stains,and 10 unstriated muscle fibers are observed.
-Based on the information provided,how long should the slide for muscle fibers be examined?
A) 2 minutes
B) 5 minutes
C) 7 minutes
D) 10 minutes

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The presence of 10 unstriated muscle fibers in the pale, frothy stool indicates that the patient may be suffering from malabsorption due to a problem in their digestive tract. As such, it is important to examine the slide for a sufficient amount of time to ensure that all potential abnormalities are identified. While it may be possible to identify muscle fibers in a shorter amount of time, 5 minutes provides a reasonable timeframe for a thorough examination without causing undue delay in diagnosis and treatment.

Microscopic Screening of a Pale,frothy Stool from a Patient with Prolonged