John has severe ascites due to advanced cirrhosis. He is scheduled to undergo a procedure that will use a surgical puncture to draw excess fluid out of his abdomen. What is this procedure called?

a. Shock-wave lithotripsy b. Paracentesis
c. Peritoneovenous shunt d. Parenteral support


b

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