A 58-yeаr-оld pаtient with а histоry оf chronic alcoholism presents with abdominal distension, shortness of breath, and dullness to percussion upon abdominal examination. The patient has been diagnosed with cirrhosis and ascites. After evaluating the patient’s condition, the physician determines a procedure is needed to relieve the symptoms of respiratory distress. Which procedure is most likely to be performed to alleviate the respiratory distress associated with ascites?