A client given Ambien at 11 p.m.for sleep awakens at 3 a.m.and is wide awake and agitated.The nurse reports the client has had which type of reaction?

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An idiosyncratic reaction is an unusual or abnormal reaction to a drug that is not expected and can vary greatly between individuals. The client's reaction to Ambien, waking up early and feeling agitated, is not a typical side effect, adverse effect, or allergic response, making it an idiosyncratic reaction.

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