In triage, how should a client with major injuries that can delay treatment for 30 minutes to 2 hours be classified?

In a triage system, clients are prioritized based on the severity of their injuries and the urgency of their need for treatment. A client presenting with major injuries that could delay treatment for 30 minutes to 2 hours would appropriately be classified as a yellow tag, indicating that while they are injured and require medical attention, their condition is not immediately life-threatening.

This classification helps to ensure that resources are allocated effectively during situations with numerous casualties. The yellow tag signifies that the individual needs care, but it is manageable and does not require immediate intervention, allowing medical staff to focus first on individuals in more critical conditions.

The other classifications are used for different urgency levels: red tags indicate patients who need immediate care due to life-threatening conditions, black tags are given to those who are unlikely to survive even with treatment, and green tags are for individuals with minor injuries. The yellow tag thus reflects a crucial balance, signifying significant but non-urgent medical needs amidst an overall triage scenario.