A client walking around with a head laceration would be classified as which color tag in triage?

In a triage situation, patients are classified according to the severity of their injuries and the urgency of the care they require. A client with a head laceration might not necessarily present with life-threatening symptoms, depending on the depth and location of the laceration, as well as any associated symptoms such as bleeding or neurological impairment.

The green tag represents those who have injuries that are less severe, categorized as "delayed care." These individuals require medical treatment but are stable enough to wait without immediate intervention. In this scenario, while a head laceration certainly requires attention, if the injury is assessed to be not life-threatening, the patient would effectively fit into the delayed care category.

Other classifications, such as yellow for urgent care, red for immediate care, and black for deceased, suggest a higher level of urgency or severity than what is indicated for a simple laceration that isn’t actively compromising the client's vital functions. Thus, a green tag aligns appropriately with the situation described, as it reflects a need for care that is not urgent.