During a myelogram performed with the patient prone, why is a positioning block (bolster) placed under the abdomen for the lumbar puncture?
A) To force the contrast media toward the head
B) For patient comfort
C) To widen the interspinous spaces
D) To prevent reflux of contrast media back into the syringe
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