When using the START system to triage patients, what is TRUE about a patient who is color-coded as black?

In the START triage system, black indicates a patient who is deceased or has injuries considered unsurvivable given the available resources. Red is used for patients needing immediate treatment, green for minor injuries, and yellow for delayed treatment. Therefore, the true statement is that a black-coded patient is deceased.

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