A patient who denies any history of drug use has a pre-employment urine drug screen that is positive for opiates.Which information provided by the patient should a nurse relate to this laboratory finding?
A)Attended a party recently where others were smoking marijuana
B)Has smoked one pack of cigarettes per day for 5 years
C)Takes an NSAID for tendonitis
D)Usual breakfast is a muffin or bagel with sesame or poppy seeds

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Sesame and poppy seeds contain trace amounts of opiates, which can lead to a positive result on a urine drug screen. It is important for healthcare providers to be aware of this and to ask patients about their dietary habits before assuming drug use.

A Patient Who Denies Any History of Drug Use Has