When corrections are made, what should accompany them?

• A. Deletion of the original data.
• B. Deactivation of the record.
• C. Nothing.
• D. A note with an explanation as necessary.

Answer: (D)

Corrections must be accompanied by a note explaining the change. You preserve the original data and use an audit trail to show what was corrected and why, including who made the correction and when. Deleting, deactivating, or leaving no trace would destroy data integrity and hinder auditability, so the proper practice is to attach a brief note with justification as necessary.