During the chemotherapy infusion, the patient begins to complain of burning at the infusion site. The nurse determines that the vinorelbine has extravasated so she stops the infusion and applies a warm compress. What can be administered to counteract the effects of the vesicant?

A. Leucovorin
B. Dimethyl sulfoxide
C. Amifostine
D. Hyaluronidase
E. Dexrazoxane

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