Of the following MERP error category, which one is defined as an error that may have contributed to or resulted in a patient’s death?

The MERP (Medication Error Reporting Program) error category that is defined as an error that may have contributed to or resulted in a patient's death is Category I.
Category I errors in the MERP system are classified as "Fatal" errors. These errors are described as medication errors that have contributed to or directly caused the death of a patient. They are considered the most severe category of medication errors and involve incidents that have resulted in a patient's demise.