Ryan Has Been an Exemplary Student Throughout the Term

Ryan has been an exemplary student throughout the term.However,he fell seriously ill two weeks before the end-of-term exam and could neither attend the last few critical lectures nor prepare for the exam.Desperate for a good grade that will reflect the kind of job offers he gets after finishing the course,Ryan cheats during the exam.You,his professor,catch him cheating.
What kind of a "right-versus-right" scenario does this ethical dilemma reflect? Suggest a course of action that you will follow to resolve this dilemma.