The germ theory is one of the widely accepted scientific theories. It states that diseases can be caused due to some microorganisms. These microorganisms are called germs or pathogens.
Before the germ theory, the miasma theory was predominant. According to the miasma theory, diseases like chlamydia and cholera, were caused by a miasma or bad air. The bad air was defined as a foul smelling poisonous air produced by decomposition of matter.
Honestly, I'm not positive myself. All I can say is that overworking your joints without enough cool-down time will put you at high risk for arthritis.
Explain the notion of collective responsibility and the conditions under which it comes into being and how it might apply to nurses. After doing that you may offer an example of a case.
