In the START triage system, patients with minor injuries, normal mental status, and who are able to communicate and potentially ambulate are assigned to the ____ category.

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Patients with minor injuries, normal mental status, and who are able to communicate and potentially ambulate are assigned to the Minor category in the START triage system. Immediate is for patients with life-threatening injuries who require immediate medical attention, Delayed is for patients with injuries that are not immediately life-threatening but require medical attention, and Expectant is for patients who are not likely to survive even with medical intervention.

In the START Triage System, Patients with Minor Injuries, Normal